Neurologist Takes Away Tourette's Diagnosis

Baylen Dupree, known for her advocacy on Tourette syndrome, recounted a distressing encounter with a neurologist shortly after her diagnosis. The specialist, who did not specialize in movement disorders, withdrew Dupree's diagnosis, telling her mother that she would be unable to function in society, work, or drive.

This occurred after Dupree's Tourette's symptoms became severe. The neurologist stated he could no longer treat her as he didn't specialize in Tourette's. Approximately five months later, Dupree sought a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic, where her Tourette syndrome diagnosis was confirmed.

Dupree was diagnosed in 2020 and has since gained millions of followers across social media platforms, using her influence to educate others about Tourette syndrome. The condition, characterized by involuntary tics, affects approximately one in 160 children in the United States.